Routing for communities

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This twelve-episode season podcast is a journey to meet community-led experiences overcoming challenges of digital inclusion in remote, rural and urban areas across the globe. Here you will listen to the life stories of those connecting themselves while defending the well-being of their communities. And discover why a bottom-up approach is key to promoting connectivity to co-create a free, safe and worthwhile digital future. This podcast is from the Local Networks initiative, a collective effort led by the Association for Progressive Communications and Rhizomatica. Production: Rádio Tertúlia

  1. Season 2 | #4 How can we strengthen the community-centred connectivity movement?

    08/07/2025

    Season 2 | #4 How can we strengthen the community-centred connectivity movement?

    We’re back! And this is the fourth and final episode of the second season of the Routing for Communities podcast. The regions where community networks are built have many differences between them. But there is one commonality: lack of interest from large telecommunications companies in providing affordable connectivity, or any connectivity at all. Populations that are often already marginalised suffer even more from such access exclusion. Throughout our first and second season together, we've heard about the experiences of community-centred initiatives that are delivering practical results to bridge the digital divides in underserved regions. We listened to a  diversity of voices and learned more about the potential social, economic and cultural benefits of these models. So, what is missing for this movement to become even stronger? That's what we're going to talk about more in this episode: financing, regulation and public policies in support of community-centred connectivity initiatives. Join us! >>> Read the transcript of the episode: ⁠https://routingforcommunities.apc.org/⁠   >>>  In our first season, you listened to life stories of those who create innovative, community-led projects that connect the one-third of humankind that is still living offline. Throughout the 12 episodes, we talked to more than 20 people from 15 countries. The topic provided us with a lot of content, so we decided to extend the conversation into one more season for you. Listen to all the 12 episodes from the first season of Routing for Communities podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MeB39Vt5LkdaM9XO2t3pY?si=aef0cbd02f1643cc  In this fourth episode of season 2, you will listen to parts of the following stories from the previous season: Common Room | Indonesia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a25DZMkI66ak5w2g9ZKD7?si=44b68922c91b498e  Casa dos Meninos | Brazil: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25tbBtyzSSF0nHvmrDuR7B?si=23fb77a4d0ea4ae9  Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN) | England:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nQcDt7S2m0nNthuauZIQV?si=28a2bb51bf8040d4 Quintana Libre | Argentina: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ymHKkofeVGyLaY3EjoLcg?si=1fc31d85ee404992  Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) | Kenya:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U1WK4RbycG9qI51YsqBy2?si=4c9c128a82cf4d91  >>> We recommend: Community-centred connectivity: A new paradigm Meaningful connectivity: What creates a successful community network? Why we need to rethink financing for connectivity to bridge the digital divide Community network regulation around the world An enabling environment for community-centred connectivity: A WSIS+20 agenda to leave no one behind Credits This podcast is an initiative from the⁠ ⁠Association for Progressive Communications (APC)⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠Rhizomatica⁠⁠, produced by⁠ ⁠Rádio Tertúlia⁠⁠. Presentation: Thiago Moyano. Script, editing and sound: Beatriz Pasqualino. Interviews: Vivian Fernandes. Coordination: Beatriz Pasqualino and Débora Prado. Consulting Board: Carlos Rey-Moreno, Flavia Fascendini, and Kathleen Diga. Illustrations: Gustavo Nascimento. Webdesign: Avi Nash and Cathy Chen.  This production is part of the “Meaningful community-centred connectivity” project being implemented by the Local Networks (LocNet) initiative, with financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UK International Development from the UK Government through its Digital Access Programme. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the supporters’ views.

    31 min
  2. Season 2 | #3 What makes connectivity really meaningful to people?

    07/03/2025

    Season 2 | #3 What makes connectivity really meaningful to people?

    On the air: The third episode of the new season of the Routing for Communities podcast! Community-centred connectivity initiatives are complementary to the internet access offered by commercial providers and state-sponsored public networks. They help to diversify internet access markets, offering affordable and locally relevant content and service alternatives for communities.  We believe the social values of community-centred connectivity initiatives make them different from traditional stakeholders in the ecosystem. And that’s why today we're going to talk about some principles identified by the Local Networks initiative in many of these experiences. We're going to reflect on some of these principles in practice, based on the amazing interviews we conducted in season one of this podcast. >>> Read the transcript of the episode: ⁠https://routingforcommunities.apc.org/⁠   >>>  In our first season, you listened to life stories of those who create innovative, community-led projects that connect the one-third of humankind that is still living offline. Throughout the 12 episodes, we talked to more than 20 people from 15 countries. The topic provided us with a lot of content, so we decided to extend the conversation into one more season for you. Listen to all the 12 episodes from the first season of Routing for Communities podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MeB39Vt5LkdaM9XO2t3pY?si=aef0cbd02f1643cc  In this third episode of season 2, you will listen to parts of the following stories from the previous season: Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN) | England:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nQcDt7S2m0nNthuauZIQV?si=28a2bb51bf8040d4 Amadiba Community Network | South Africa: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JLx69WmN5jBQLes4Ocx2i?si=80156e64b3414019 Jxa'h Wejxia Casil Community Network | Colombia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UJZgKwMAQTgHkjRk5HSvM?si=a79c34a501d04c17 Common Room | Indonesia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a25DZMkI66ak5w2g9ZKD7?si=44b68922c91b498e >>> We recommend: Principles for community-centred connectivity initiatives Typology of community-centred connectivity initiatives Photo essay: How National Schools of Community Networks in five countries fostered collective self-determination What does “meaningful connectivity” actually mean? A community-oriented perspective Credits This podcast is an initiative from the ⁠Association for Progressive Communications (APC)⁠ and ⁠Rhizomatica⁠, produced by ⁠Rádio Tertúlia⁠. Presentation: Thiago Moyano. Script, editing and sound: Beatriz Pasqualino. Interviews: Vivian Fernandes. Coordination: Beatriz Pasqualino and Débora Prado. Consulting Board: Carlos Rey-Moreno, Flavia Fascendini, and Kathleen Diga. Illustrations: Gustavo Nascimento. Webdesign: Avi Nash and Cathy Chen.  This production is part of the “Meaningful community-centred connectivity” project being implemented by the Local Networks (LocNet) initiative, with financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UK International Development from the UK Government through its Digital Access Programme. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the supporters’ views.

    21 min
  3. Season 2 | #2 How are women changing networks, and networks changing women?

    06/03/2025

    Season 2 | #2 How are women changing networks, and networks changing women?

    While women continue to make essential contributions to the development of community-centred connectivity initiatives worldwide, they still face challenges that echo structural power imbalances and historical inequalities.  Digital technologies and decision-making processes are typically designed by men, with no gender-responsive lens. As an extension of the society in which they are embedded, these processes often reflect the normalisation of centuries of structural exclusion and violence. And these are always related to factors such as gender, race, class and nationality, among others.  The voices of women offer important reflections on the barriers they face – but also highlight how they overcome them. As protagonists in this field, they also offer a deep knowledge of the achievements and challenges faced by community networks in different contexts. Episode 2 of the new season of the Routing for Communities podcast is on the air! Join us on an audio journey as we explore fundamental questions in the field of community networks, seen through the perspectives of women from a range of countries who play various roles – from hands-on technical work to national and international advocacy for better policies and regulation. >>> Read the transcript of the episode: ⁠https://routingforcommunities.apc.org/⁠   >>>  In our first season, you listened to life stories of those who create innovative, community-led projects that connect the one-third of humankind that is still living offline. Throughout the 12 episodes, we talked to more than 20 people from 15 countries. The topic provided us with a lot of content, so we decided to extend the conversation into one more season for you. Listen to all the 12 episodes from the first season of Routing for Communities podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MeB39Vt5LkdaM9XO2t3pY?si=aef0cbd02f1643cc  In this second episode of season 2, you will listen to parts of the following stories from the previous season: Casa dos Meninos | Brazil: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25tbBtyzSSF0nHvmrDuR7B?si=23fb77a4d0ea4ae9 Wiki Katat | Mexico: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aabv0oEJ3wLqsvUp9nuNC?si=bc66de541d5c43e6 TunapandaNet | Kenya: https://open.spotify.com/episode/443Vi9To3PnyYSQiIfdaIt?si=d07ff6d273774091 QuintanaLibre | Argentina: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ymHKkofeVGyLaY3EjoLcg?si=1fc31d85ee404992 >>> We recommend:SPACE: The mentorship programme addressing gendered experiences in access policy and regulation building Community networks and women circles: The gift of being in togetherness Video “Women circles: The art of togetherness” Nodes that Bond book (about women circles methodology and experience in Brazil) GenderIT special edition on infrastructures of resistance Credits This podcast is an initiative from the ⁠Association for Progressive Communications (APC)⁠ and ⁠Rhizomatica⁠, produced by ⁠Rádio Tertúlia⁠. Presentation: Thiago Moyano. Script, editing and sound: Beatriz Pasqualino. Interviews: Vivian Fernandes. Coordination: Beatriz Pasqualino and Débora Prado. Consulting Board: Cynthia El Khoury, Luisa Bagope, Flavia Fascendini and Kathleen Diga. Illustrations: Gustavo Nascimento. Webdesign: Avi Nash and Cathy Chen.  This production is part of the “Meaningful community-centred connectivity” project being implemented by the Local Networks (LocNet) initiative, with financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UK International Development from the UK Government through its Digital Access Programme. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the supporters’ views.

    22 min
  4. Season 2 | #1 What changes when the internet connection is centred in communities?

    05/08/2025

    Season 2 | #1 What changes when the internet connection is centred in communities?

    We’re back! The premiere of the second season of the Routing for Communities podcast is on the air! In our first season, you listened to life stories of those who create innovative, community-led projects that connect the one-third of humankind that is still living offline. Throughout the 12 episodes, we talked to more than 20 people from 15 countries. The topic provided us with a lot of content, so we decided to extend the conversation into one more season for you.  Now, we continue addressing community networks. In this first episode, the topic is community-centred connectivity as a strategy that communities have developed for bridging the digital divide. Do you know what kind of digital gaps persist in different regions around the world? How do they impact people’s lives? How does this lack of connectivity deepen local inequalities?  Join us on this audio journey and find out more.  >>> Read the transcript of the episode: ⁠https://routingforcommunities.apc.org/⁠  >>> In this episode of season 2, you will listen to parts of the following stories from the previous season: Amadiba Community Network | South Africa: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JLx69WmN5jBQLes4Ocx2i?si=80156e64b3414019 Jxa'h Wejxia Casil Community Network | Colombia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UJZgKwMAQTgHkjRk5HSvM?si=a79c34a501d04c17 Common Room | Indonesia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3a25DZMkI66ak5w2g9ZKD7?si=44b68922c91b498e Wiki Katat | Mexico: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aabv0oEJ3wLqsvUp9nuNC?si=bc66de541d5c43e6 Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN) | England:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nQcDt7S2m0nNthuauZIQV?si=28a2bb51bf8040d4 TakNet | Thailand: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f3c7BgMLBYaeJb3BNbTZM?si=36d2b0a903724db4  >>> Listen to all the 12 episode from the first season of Routing for Communities: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MeB39Vt5LkdaM9XO2t3pY?si=aef0cbd02f1643cc  >>> We recommend: Community network - Glossary: https://www.apc.org/index.php/en/glossary/community-network Community-centered connectivity - Glossary:  https://www.apc.org/index.php/en/glossary/community-centred-connectivity Meaningful community-centered connectivity https://www.apc.org/index.php/en/glossary/meaningful-community-centred-connectivity Local services and technologies: Meaningful connectivity from a community-centred perspective Credits This podcast is an initiative from the ⁠Association for Progressive Communications (APC)⁠ and ⁠Rhizomatica⁠, produced by ⁠Rádio Tertúlia⁠. Presentation: Thiago Moyano. Script, editing and sound: Beatriz Pasqualino. Interviews: Vivian Fernandes. Coordination: Beatriz Pasqualino and Débora Prado. Consulting board: Flavia Fascendini, Florencia Roveri and Kathleen Diga. Illustrations: Gustavo Nascimento. Web design: Avi Nash and Cathy Chen.  This production is part of the “Meaningful community-centred connectivity” project being implemented by the Local Networks (LocNet) initiative, with financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UK International Development from the UK Government through its Digital Access Programme. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the supporters’ views.

    29 min
  5. Podcast "Routing for communities" releases new season in May

    SEASON 2, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Podcast "Routing for communities" releases new season in May

    We’re back! The second season of the Routing for Communities podcast will arrive soon with 4 new episodes! In our first season, you listened to life stories of those who create innovative, community-led projects that connect the one-third of humankind that is still living offline. Throughout the 12 episodes, we talked to more than 20 people from 15 countries. The topic provided us with a lot of content, so we decided to extend the conversation into one more season for you.  Now, we continue addressing community networks. But, this time, the episodes are based on four central themes. Join us! >>> You can also follow this new seaon on APC’s website: routingforcommunities.apc.org Credits This podcast is an initiative from the ⁠Association for Progressive Communications (APC)⁠ and ⁠Rhizomatica⁠, produced by ⁠Rádio Tertúlia⁠. Presentation: Thiago Moyano. Script, editing and sound: Beatriz Pasqualino. Interviews: Vivian Fernandes. Coordination: Beatriz Pasqualino and Débora Prado. Consulting board: Flavia Fascendini, Florencia Roveri and Kathleen Diga. Illustrations: Gustavo Nascimento. Web design: Avi Nash and Cathy Chen.  This production is part of the “Meaningful community-centred connectivity” project being implemented by the Local Networks (LocNet) initiative, with financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and UK International Development from the UK Government through its Digital Access Programme. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the supporters’ views.

    1 min
  6. EPISODIO ESPECIAL | EN ESPAÑOL: Guatemala

    08/28/2024

    EPISODIO ESPECIAL | EN ESPAÑOL: Guatemala

    En este nuevo episodio del podcast, escucharás a las personas que participaron en la fiesta radial Tz’ikin, celebrada en abril de 2024, en ciudad de Guatemala, como parte del programa de formación de gestores de redes de tecnologías de la información y comunicación en comunidades indígenas y rurales de América Latina 2023-2024. Este programa híbrido incluye formación online y un bootcamp que contó con 28 participantes de 13 países de América Latina, la mayoría. Este es el podcast “Enrutando para las comunidades: un viaje sonoro en busca de la conectividad comunitaria en todo el mundo”. Aquí puedes escuchar historias de vida de personas que construyen proyectos inspiradores liderados por la comunidad para conectar al tercio de la humanidad que aún vive fuera de línea. La primera temporada de nuestro podcast tiene 12 episodios que están disponibles en inglés. Algunos episodios sobre experiencias latinoamericanas están disponibles también en español o portugués. Pero, este episodio sobre Guatemala solo está disponible en español. >>> Lee la transcripción del episodio: https://www.apc.org/en/podcasts/routingforcommunities/episodio-especial-tzikin-la-fiesta-radial-en-el-bootcamp-en Créditos Este podcast es una iniciativa de la Asociación para el Progreso de las Comunicaciones (APC) y Rhizomatica, y fue producido por Rádio Tertúlia. Guión, edición y presentación: Diego Picón. Sonido: Beatriz Pasqualino. Coordinación: Beatriz Pasqualino y Débora Prado. Consejo consultivo: Bruna Zanolli, Cynthia El Khoury, Daniela Bello, Flavia Fascendini, Kathleen Diga ​​​​y Nils Brock. Ilustraciones: Gustavo Nascimento. Diseño web: Avi Nash y Cathy Chen. Esta producción contó con el apoyo del proyecto “Conectar lo no conectado: apoyo a las redes comunitarias y otras iniciativas de conectividad con base en la comunidad”, con el apoyo de la Agencia Sueca de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (Sida, por su sigla en inglés); y también por el proyecto “Apoyo a estrategias lideradas por la comunidad para abordar la brecha digital” con el apoyo del Programa del Reino Unido para el acceso digital.

    24 min
  7. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: #10 Red Comunitaria Jxa'h Wejxia Casil | Colombia

    08/01/2024

    VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: #10 Red Comunitaria Jxa'h Wejxia Casil | Colombia

    En el décimo episodio de esta temporada, conocerás más sobre otra historia de América Latina. Estamos hablando de la experiencia de una comunidad indígena en una región rural de Colombia , donde opera la Red Comunitaria Jxa'h Wejxia Casil. Para contarte más sobre esta historia, hablamos con Edinson Camayo, miembro de la Nación Indígena Nasa y coordinador del proyecto. También viajarás con nosotros a México, donde nuestro equipo entrevistó a Adriana Labardini Inzunza, coordinadora de políticas para América Latina y el Caribe en la iniciativa Redes Locales. Durante muchos años, Adriana ha analizado el papel que juegan los reguladores y formuladores de políticas en relación al  bienestar de las personas a través del acceso a las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TIC) para promover los derechos humanos. Este es el podcast “Enrutando para las comunidades: un viaje sonoro en busca de la conectividad comunitaria en todo el mundo”. Aquí puedes escuchar historias de vida de personas que construyen proyectos inspiradores liderados por la comunidad para conectar al tercio de la humanidad que aún vive fuera de línea. La primera temporada de nuestro podcast tiene 12 episodios que están disponibles en inglés. Algunos episodios sobre experiencias latinoamericanas, como este, están disponibles también en español o português. >>> Lee la transcripción del episodio: https://routingforcommunities.apc.org/ Red Comunitaria Jxa'h Wejxia Casil Community Network: https://redescomunitarias.co/es/jxa-h-wejxia-casil  Colnodo: https://www.colnodo.apc.org  Créditos Este podcast es una iniciativa de la Asociación para el Progreso de las Comunicaciones (APC) y Rhizomatica, y fue producido por Rádio Tertúlia. Guión y producción: Vivian Fernandes. Presentación y edición: Beatriz Pasqualino. Sonido: André Paroche. Coordinación: Beatriz Pasqualino y Débora Prado. Consejo consultivo: Bruna Zanolli, Cynthia El Khoury, Daniela Bello, Flavia Fascendini, Kathleen Diga ​​​​y Nils Brock. Traducción: Yasmin Bitencourt. Ilustraciones: Gustavo Nascimento. Diseño web: Avi Nash y Cathy Chen. Esta producción contó con el apoyo del proyecto “Conectar lo no conectado: apoyo a las redes comunitarias y otras iniciativas de conectividad con base en la comunidad”, con el apoyo de la Agencia Sueca de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (Sida, por su sigla en inglés); y también por el proyecto “Apoyo a estrategias lideradas por la comunidad para abordar la brecha digital” con el apoyo del Programa del Reino Unido para el acceso digital.

    22 min
  8. VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS: #7 Casa dos Meninos | Brasil

    03/06/2024

    VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS: #7 Casa dos Meninos | Brasil

    Bem-vindes ao Brasil e ao nosso primeiro conteúdo em português! Este é o sétimo episódio do podcast, que está disponível em 12 episódios em inglês. Nesta edição, compartilhamos uma história de São Paulo, a maior cidade em população do Brasil e da América do Sul. Conversamos com a Daiane Araújo, que conta a experiência da “Casa dos Meninos”. Esta é uma iniciativa que trabalha tecnologias de informação e comunicação com jovens da periferia da cidade. Ela atua em projetos de redes comunitárias e reflete sobre sua relação com questões de gênero, raça e classe. Viajamos também para Monteiro Lobato (SP), onde mora a Luísa Bagope. Ela é uma das idealizadoras do projeto “Nós por Nós”, que trabalha a tecnologia relacionada com questões de gênero e feminismo. Este é o podcast “Conectando comunidades: Uma jornada em áudio sobre conectividade comunitária ao redor do mundo”. Aqui você ouve histórias de vida de pessoas que participam de iniciativas de conectividade feitas pelas e para as comunidades, e que se conectam na defesa dos direitos e do bem-estar de seus territórios. >>> Leia a transcrição do episódio: https://routingforcommunities.apc.org Casa dos Meninos: https://www.casadosmeninos.org.br  Nós por Nós: https://portalsemporteiras.github.io/nos-por-nos  Livro sobre a metodologia de Círculo de Mulheres: https://portalsemporteiras.github.io/assets/documentos/apostila-nos-por-nos.pdf  Artigo sobre educação popular escrito pela Daiane Araújo (disponível em inglês): https://genderit.org/feminist-talk/contribution-bell-hooks-and-paulo-freire-construction-community-networks Participe do nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/routingforcommunities Créditos Este podcast é uma iniciativa da Associação para o Progresso das Comunicações (APC) e da Rhizomatica, e foi produzido pela Rádio Tertúlia. Roteiro e produção: Vivian Fernandes. Apresentação e edição: Beatriz Pasqualino. Apoio de locução: Raíssa Lazarini. Sonoplastia: André Paroche. Coordenação: Beatriz Pasqualino e Débora Prado. Conselho Consultivo: Bruna Zanolli, Cynthia El Khoury, Daniela Bello, Flavia Fascendini, Kathleen Diga ​​​​e Nils Brock. Tradução: Yasmin Bitencourt. Ilustrações: Gustavo Nascimento. Webdesign: Avi Nash e Cathy Chen. Esta produção foi apoiada pelo projeto “Conectando os Desconectados: Apoiando redes comunitárias e outras iniciativas de conectividade baseadas na comunidade”, por meio de parceria com a Agência Sueca de Cooperação para o Desenvolvimento Internacional (Sida); e também pelo projeto “Apoiando estratégias lideradas pelas comunidades para endereçar a brecha digital”, com o apoio do Programa de Acesso Digital do Governo do Reino Unido.

    22 min
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This twelve-episode season podcast is a journey to meet community-led experiences overcoming challenges of digital inclusion in remote, rural and urban areas across the globe. Here you will listen to the life stories of those connecting themselves while defending the well-being of their communities. And discover why a bottom-up approach is key to promoting connectivity to co-create a free, safe and worthwhile digital future. This podcast is from the Local Networks initiative, a collective effort led by the Association for Progressive Communications and Rhizomatica. Production: Rádio Tertúlia

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    Routing For Communities
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
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